Master of arts
in Library & Information Science
Study library and information science in the multicultural heart of the Sonoran Desert—on campus or online.
Find out how the MLIS is the right program for you:
The University of Arizona Master of Arts in Library and Information Science (MLIS) has prepared students for exceptional careers in libraries, museums and archives, as well as government and business, for more than 50 years.
Accredited by the American Library Association, our top-ranked library and information science program can be completed online or on campus in as few as two years.
The interdisciplinary MLIS curriculum reflects the diversity of library and information environments, covering an array of professional perspectives—from archival studies to digital curation, from public librarianship to legal information, and from health informatics to academic librarianship—positioning graduates for a wide range of fascinating and important careers.
"The MLIS not just a curriculum but a community of like-minded individuals committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge together."
Camila Becerril, MA in Library and Information Science '23
The Master of Arts in Library and Information Science requires 37 units and can typically be completed in 2 years for full-time students, whether on campus or online. A capstone internship is required.
Focus Areas
- Academic Librarianship
- Archives and Special Collections
- Digital Curation
- Law Librarianship and Legal Information
- Public Librarianship
Career Outlook
With the U of A MLIS, students are prepared for a wide variety of essential jobs across institutions and industries, including public, academic or legal librarian; library manager; copyright specialist; information architect; metadata specialist; archivist; and digital repository specialist.
Are you ready to transform your future in library and information science?
Learn more about the Master of Arts in Library and Information Science by contacting us at infosci-grad@arizona.edu or begin your application today: